My photo progression!

TamTastic

Ok, in light of being down because of my "maintain" the last couple of weeks and with Lina posting her progression, I figured it was my turn to post what a difference 99 (almost 100! hehe) lbs makes....I can hardly believe I am the same person! And not only with the way I look, but I feel SO much better! Have so much more energy, it is amazing sometimes.



Before I was even pregnant


37 weeks pregnant at my baby shower.. with mother-in-law and hubby.



August 12, 2007....a few weeks before I began my new lifestyle on September 6, 2007.


November 17, 2007 (JT's first birthday party)...I was down 32 lbs


Mid Feb....about 62 lbs down


Mid April, 2007 - 75 lbs down



And of course my current pics are from the last couple of weeks......

So, there you have it!!!

TamTastic

Ok, in light of being down because of my "maintain" the last couple of weeks and with Lina posting her progression, I figured it was my turn to post what a difference 99 (almost 100! hehe) lbs makes....I can hardly believe I am the same person! And not only with the way I look, but I feel SO much better! Have so much more energy, it is amazing sometimes.



Before I was even pregnant


37 weeks pregnant at my baby shower.. with mother-in-law and hubby.



August 12, 2007....a few weeks before I began my new lifestyle on September 6, 2007.


November 17, 2007 (JT's first birthday party)...I was down 32 lbs


Mid Feb....about 62 lbs down


Mid April, 2007 - 75 lbs down



And of course my current pics are from the last couple of weeks......

So, there you have it!!!

kistinbee

Thanks for the motivation boost! You look AMAZING!!!!! You should be SO proud!!!:flowerforyou:

Mireille

You are fabulous!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
When I first started on MFP I was amazed by your success, and you still amaze me everyday!

Here to losing 99lbs! :drinker: :drinker:

caseynjason

Wow Tam! You are beautiful and so is your family. What are you doing besides the calorie tracker to do so well? Please share!

ali106

I am soooo in awe of you sweetie!!! you have done amazing.....you know I love ya and am soooo proud of you sista!!!

hugs and thanks so much for sharing....ps...you were always GORGEOUS...but you knew that! lmbo

ali

tanzmamma

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How did you get your pics IN the message like that? Do you put them on a photo host site them put the HTML code here?

lsalazarii

Wow you look great. Even when heavy you are a pretty girl... you look so much healthier now and there seems to be alot of sparkle in your eyes that didn't show in your "before" pictures.

You have done a tremendous job!!!! You are proof it can be done if determined!!!!

PS - Your son is so cute!!!!!

iluvmy2kids2

You are awesome and such a motivation! What's your secret:)

mommared53

It's great to see people's "in progress" pics. I'm in awe of myself losing 25 pounds but to see pics of your progress losing 99 pounds is just so inspiring. What a great example of losing weight the healthy way. Thanks for sharing Tam. You look absolutely fantastic!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Betty

Skittles6617

That is great. It really helps me to keep going. I need to start my pictures, I am just afraid they will never change!!

Shannon023

Remarkable! Looking hawt, girlie!

cnolovechild

Amazing! You and a few others on here are my MAJOR inspiration! I just wanted you to know that! It just goes to show me that it CAN happen for us larger women too!! :laugh:
I love to see before and after pics especially when it's someone you know (even if it's just online), because to see pics on an advertisement or on TV doesn't have the same effect! Congrats again on your weightloss journey and your healthy lifestyle! You're a beautiful person! :flowerforyou:

mhosner

That is AMAZING! You look GREAT!!!!!!! What motivation. Thanks so much for sharing those.

fatsis

Wow wow and triple wow. U R amazing.

sindyb9

You are amazing and should be very proud of yourself, each picture you can see how much your health improved. This was a very inspiring post makes me want to cry with joy. Thank you for sharing. :drinker:

kimber607

FANTASTIC job!
The transformation really is amazing
I posted my pics once, but didn't keep them in my profile...maybe I'll re-post them

I think you are a greta inspiration!
Kim

Mary24

Wowzers you LOOK So so sooooo GREAT!!!

You amaze me and you inspire me to keep going I'm down since starting mfp 16 pounds and 10 before I started mfp a total of 26 pounds.

I hope to be on top of that mountain with you soon:drinker: here's to your success:drinker:

lina1131

You have done so well Tamalee (I will always change the way I say your name LOL!).

Gorgeous girl!

Manda86

*wolf whistle*

Looking GOOD, HAWT MAMA!!!

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Here's to you!!

sgtinvincible

I'm proud of you sis.

BreaNix

you have done an amazing job! :drinker:
You are inspiring!:flowerforyou:

Flocker

:noway: You seriously look amazing! :happy:

KrisKabob

TAMI!!!!! Your progression has been amazing! I can't believe that used to be you! Well, say good bye to the old Tami and hello to the sexy new TAMI!!! Yay!!!

Way to go, beautiful!!! :flowerforyou:

rogers8702

you look great!!! and so happy good job!

watch48win

gosh Tam, you are amazing!!!!

pack533

WOW:flowerforyou:

You look like a totally different person. Congrats on the wonderful lose. Totally gives me more motivation to lose the weight that I need to.:flowerforyou:

TamTastic

Thank you all for the responses! It really helps me to feel even better and to stay motivated to reach my goals. I love you guys!!!!! This site has helped keep me on track so much!! I love knowing you are there to talk to if I am down or to celebrate my successes with. And I have made such good friends (and new family too!! hehe). I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being so wonderful. :flowerforyou:

For those that have asked what my secret is, honestly...it is changing my whole relationship with food! Something clicked in my head and I realized how much I was missing out on FUN and LIFE with my family because of my weight. And I started to view food differently. I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full. I watch my portions and eat normal amounts for a normal human body. I just treat my body with the respect it deserves. I also don't feel deprived because I keep things interesting and I don't completely avoid "fun" foods. As I have stated in other posts, I enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl Sunday.....I just don't go overboard and I get right back on track the next day. In living my life this way, I know I can do this forever and keep it up. It's not ONE meal that made us overweight..it is eating like that all the time.

I have come to LOVE exercise as well. I used to be a girl that HATED it. I love the feeling I get when I exercise and treat myself well. For the most part I eat healthy, good for me foods. I eat a lot of whole grains, fruits and veggies, lean protein, low-fat dairy. I also enjoy a pretty much nightly bowl of light ice cream! I do weigh and measure everything too to keep me honest.

So anyway, it just comes down to thinking differently and truly understanding that this has to be a lifestyle change.

Good luck everyone! I KNOW you can reach your goals.


-Tam

GrnEyz

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!! I just got done emailing my friend that I am just too tired to care today, and seeing how amazing you look and the pay-offs of hard work, has given me that extra boost I needed today! Girl, you are awesome, and keep of the great work. And know that you are an inspiration to me, and to many others out there!

:flowerforyou: Julie :flowerforyou:

SGFlyinHi

Wow Tami, you look AWESOME!!!!
Great job girl!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

CrystalBella

You are so beautiful! I hope that you know it! Plus you are a great friend and that makes it even better. I'm glad that you have changed your life around and you are more healthy!

Such a sexxxxxay mama!